Glucosinolate

Posted July 9, 2019byDr. Jed Fahey

A type of compound found in the leaves, stems, and flowers of moringa and cruciferous plants such as broccoli, broccoli sprouts, kale, and others. Glucosinolates react with myrosinase, a type of enzyme, to produce isothiocyanates. Scientists have identified at least 120 distinct glucosinolates.